Interviews by The Smart Chiropractor

Dr. Carl Baird DC, MS is a noteworthy trailblazer in strength-based medicine. Over the last decade, he has been devoted to aiding those 40 and over, teaching them how to conquer pain through enhanced movement and strength. His educational approach has been a beacon of hope for hundreds, offering renewed strength and confidence even when traditional therapies have fallen short. Fueled by frustration with a healthcare system that often prioritizes profit over patient well-being, Dr. Baird founded Evolve Performance Healthcare. Here, he employs an educational strategy that empowers patients to achieve sustainable pain relief. Join us as we explore his innovative techniques and learn how he has harnessed the power of email marketing to expand his impact.

Dr. Stu Bernsen has always seen chiropractic care as an untapped resource for helping patients live healthier, more pain-free lives without surgery or drugs. Recognizing that less than 1% of the population was served by chiropractic, it became his personal mission to dramatically expand the community of patients receiving the benefits of care. 

Based out of sunny San Diego, Dr. Michael Rintala operates a private practice and holds a unique blend of qualifications. He first gained his BA in Psychology before diving into the world of chiropractic medicine. His holistic approach to patient care has been greatly influenced by the Prague School of Rehabilitation, where he has been studying the principles and techniques of Dynamic Neuromuscular Stabilization. Stay tuned as we dive into how he leverages DNS within his own sports-focused practice.

Dr. MaryAnne Dimak is the Program Director for the Strength and Human Performance programs at Parker University. She also teaches Functional Assessment and Clinical Nutrition within the College of Chiropractic and has been heavily involved in integrating more active care and functional movement principles with students, clinicians and coaches. Before joining Parker in 2018, she and her husband owned and operated Maximum Performance Chiropractic, an active-care-focused practice in Orange County, CA.

Dr. Taylor Premer grew up in a small town in Nebraska, attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln to study Nutrition Science and then chiropractic school at Cleveland University-Kansas City. There, he served as club president of the Motion Palpation Institute club and acquired over 800 hours of continuing education experience in manual manipulation, rehabilitative exercise (DNS), kinesiology taping, manual therapy, and musculoskeletal diagnosis. In his free time, Dr. Premer enjoys reading and exploring new ways of treating patients.

Dr. Christopher Mosier is a husband, father, brother, and a great influence in his community. He graduated from Hanover College and continued his education at Logan University with a Doctorate in Chiropractic and also obtained his Masters in Sports Science and Rehabilitation. Dr. Mosier has since set out to serve those in his community in Salem, Indiana. His mission is to empower, inspire, and give hope to those who are broken, battered, and bruised in his community.

After becoming a DC, Dr. Kris Anderson worked as a Clinical Research Fellow for the Palmer Center for Chiropractic Research Clinic while earning a Masters of Science degree in Clinical Research. Dr. Anderson participates in several professional organizations, advocating for improved access to health care for patients and more collaboration between healthcare team members. He is the Immediate Past-President of the ND Chiropractic Association (NDCA) and was awarded the NDCA Chiropractor of the Year in 2019. He is a member of the American Chiropractic Association (ACA), where he serves multiple advisory boards, and is the Advisor to the American Medical Association (AMA) RVBS Update Committee (RUC) Health Care Professionals Advisory Committee (HCPAC). In addition, Dr. Anderson is the Secretary for Clinical Compass and a member of the World Federation of Chiropractic (WFC), the North American Spine Society (NASS), and the American Public Health Association (APHA). He is also a member of the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA), where he maintains supporting credentials as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). 

Dr. Brian Meenan founded Premier Chiropractic in 2019 to serve the South Hills Pittsburgh area. He started this practice after working in a multi-disciplinary practice for several years. Since that time, he has developed a social following of over 1.5 million people on TikTok that produces over 12 new patients each week to his practice.

It is not just the title of a book, but rather an ethos. Dr. Tony Brooks lives this each and every day as an author, speaker, entrepreneur, and practicing chiropractor. As a former Army Ranger, his mission to serve humanity continues. He is the author of Leave No Man Behind and the founder of Freedom Chiropractic.

Dr. Steven Knauf is the VP of Chiropractic and Compliance at The Joint Chiropractic. He has healthcare operations experience from single-unit level to multi-unit and multi-state levels, and he's focused on creating relationships with chiropractic and non-chiropractic affiliates to drive innovation in the delivery of safe and effective chiropractic care.